PLE-3550
A patient presents with an expanding bull’s eye rash with central clearing after having flu-like symptoms. Months after, he presented with facial nerve palsy and AV nodal block. What is the most likely disease vector for this patient?
PLE Category: Microbiology
PLE-3547
What is the most predominant facultative organism of the large intestine of man, which is used as an index of fecal pollution in water samples?
PLE-3548
A 30-year-old hard-working driver complains of recurrent epigastric pain: what is an appropriate combination therapy?
PLE-3544
What protein does HIV use for fusion with the host cell?
PLE-3545
What is the correct sequence and reagents for the Gram stain?
PLE-3546
An infant suffers from loose water stools with vomiting and fever episodes. Which statement is true regarding the most likely organism?
PLE-3542
What is the cause of Pontiac fever?
PLE-3543
A 20-year-old swimmer had a yellowish ear discharge. The culture of this organism had a fruity odor. What is the causative organism?
PLE-3537
What is the enzyme used for bacterial invasion to facilitate spread through subcutaneous tissue?
PLE-3538
A 9-month-old male infant had recurrent episodes of pyogenic bacterial infections and a recurrent history of diarrhea. Bone marrow examination shows a virtual absence of B cells. What is the recommended treatment?